The Commonwealth Grants Commission (CGC) advises the Australian Government on how GST revenue should be distributed to the states and territories to ensure equitable access to services. We are looking for a Project Manager who will be able to join our team and help us deliver key projects to modernise our systems.

These systems are used by assessment officers to calculate each state’s different need to spend on service delivery, and different ability to raise revenue. The CGC delivers projects in line with the PRINCE2 project management methodology and Agile when delivering enhancements to our bespoke software.

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of a project in a manner that is on time, within budget, and within scope expectations.

The role will require you to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation, and issue management. The ability to ensure project deliverables are met is essential. Experience with government procurement activities is highly desirable.

The role requires a Project Manager who has the following experience and capabilities:

• Territory degree and/or equivalent experience of 5 years or more in project management, project delivery and PRINCE2 or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering ICT projects into government environments.
• Leading project teams through planning to implementation while delivering results against planned benefits and outcomes.
• Experience conducting government procurement processes including procurement artefacts for high value projects.
• Demonstrated experience with stakeholder engagement and bridge between technical and non-technical resources and managing their expectations.
• Providing strategic support and analysis into business and technology problems to drive continuous improvement.

The role will require a Baseline security clearance, candidates without a clearance will not be considered for the position. The position can be filled on a part-time basis. Depending on the availability of the preferred candidate, it could be 2-3 days per week, or a 4-5 day week could be negotiated, encompassing a broader range of deliverables.